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Phnom Penh - Cambodia
Phnom Penh has turned into the central economic, industrial, commercial, and historic point in Cambodia. It is home to several Pagodas, religious joints, cultural settings, and historic markets like Russian Market and Central market. Its wide Boulevards give way to crazy SUV drivers to rush past bicycling children and youth.

Stroller’s attention is distracted by fruit-sellers, three-wheeled taxi drivers, unkempt beggars, music buzzing from the local cafes and restaurants along the wide...Read More

Places To Visit

Hotels In Phnom Penh

Settled on the beautiful Tonle Sap River, this stunning hotel with gorgeous interior is provides...
Ever since 1995, Naga world is attracting a wide range of clientele, from the casino lovers to the...
Sofitel Phnom Penh is positioned riverside surrounded by exotic gardens. The gorgeous 17 story...
The roots of this hotel date back to 80 years hence it’s a living legend of French colonial...
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Traffic drives on the right though ...		 From the airport
Phnom Penh International Airport ...
Buses
Phnom Penh Sorya transport, ...		 Train
The train services didn’t quite ...
Car for Hire
Renting a car is the easiest, ...		 Taxi
Global taxis and Taxi verana offer ...

Phnom Penh - Cambodia

Phnom Penh History
Phnom Penh became the permanent seat of the King in 1866. Royal Palace was built in the city for honor. Later French colonists established schools, hospitals, courts, heath centers, offices, prisons, etc to turn a partial village into a capital city. Soon in the 1870s the city’s picture changed into a modern metropolitan.

By 1920, Phnom Penh gained popularity as the ‘Pearl of Asia’. French invested in the construction of several homes and mansions in the city. Over the next few decades, Phnom Penh developed railway tracks and an International Airport.  Under the rule... read more

Mittapheap Hotel
Located only on a 15 minutes drive from the International Hotel, this hotel extends its services...		 Diamond Hotel
Sited in the commercial area of the city facing Monivong Boulevard, Diamond Hotel gives standard...
Frangipani Hotel
This beautiful hotel has stored in itself the remains of the 1960’s Cambodian architecture. It is...		 Hotel Cambodiana
It is located along the banks of Mekong River, only on a distance of 0 minutes drive from the Phnom...
Sokha on Nordom, Phnom Penh
Sokha is located in the center of the city with fine services. It comprises of 16 spacious room, a...		 Blue River Hotel
This small hotel is located a few miles from the famous Japanese bridge in Phnom Penh. With 88...
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Colors of Cambodia
This spacious store has the best of the lot souvenirs at fairly affordable prices. Ranging from...		 Kravan House
This is an ideal place for souvenir shopping. Not only it sells a variety of Cambodian silk pieces,...
Stef’s Happy Painting
Once you’re in the shop, you would want to leave with empty hands. This shop is decorated with...		 D’s Books
This store deals in the sale and exchange of used books. If you are hesitant to splurge a little...
Russian Market
This huge market was given the name ‘Russian’ after it turned into a major tourist stop. The...		 Central Market
Distinguished with its historic yellow dome, central market is home to several shops. It is not...
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Victory Day
This day is marked to celebrate the victory of the regime over the fall of Poll Pot’s on January...		 Bonn Dak Ben and Bonn Pchum Ben - Spirit Offering Festival
This festival is celebrated on a large scale in Cambodia for around 15 days. It is said to be...
Visual Arts Open
It has emerged as a festival lately in Cambodia. It is a thrilling Arts event emphasizing and...		 Bonn Visak Bochea
This is one of the very significant festivals of Cambodia, celebrated by every person in the...
Bonn Chol Vassa - Start of Buddhist Lent
It happens in mid-July for two days, coinciding with the eighth full moon of the lunar calendar. It...		 Bonn Chrat Preah Nongkol - Royal Ploughing Ceremony
This ceremony goes back to the times when the King inaugurated the harvesting season. In this...
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Frizz
Amidst the Boutique shopping district stands this little vibrant place with clean and neat décor,...		 Happy Herb’s Pizza
It is one of the oldest Pizza joints in Phnom Penh. Their recipe was tried out by several pizza...
Bodhi Tree Umma
This Hotel is named after the tree under which Buddha saw the light. It’s peaceful balcony and...		 Friends (Mith Samlanh)
This restaurant is a project of a non-government organization to provide unfortunate Khmer kids a...
Come A La Maison
Several a times, the hustle bustle of the city starts getting to our head. That’s when you need...		 Pacharan
Pacharan is a hip restaurant, offering all the Spanish delicacies with graceful dressing and exotic...
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Fast Facts
-Location: Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and is situated in South-central region of the country. The metropolis is located on the intersection of the banks of Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac rivers.
-Dialing code: +855(023)
-Emergency numbers:
   1.    Police: 117
   2.    Fire: 118
   3.    Ambulance: 119
   4.    Airport Inquiry:

-Population: 1,327,615 people (According to 2008)
-Languages: Khmer, English, and Chineese.
-Average January temperatures: 21.7 – 31.1 degrees Celsius.
-Average July temperatures: 24.4 – 32.2 degrees Celsius.
-Annual rainfall: 54.4 (inches)
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When To Go

When to go
It’s ideal to tour the city in October to January, generally, because the intensity of humidity and temperatures are lower compared to all other months. Also, two of their major festivals, water ...

Kids In Tow

Paragon Mall
Head to Paragon Mall when the heat is scorching and kids are tired and irritating you. The ‘kids ...
Mekong River
Most kids love water and the thrill that comes with a boat ride will surely beat the rollercoaster ...
Phnom Tamao Zoo
This is the best place to visit with kids. Though it’s located on a 30 kilometers distance from ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
Health and Safety is a crucial issue while traveling anywhere in the world. Make sure that your medical insurance hasn’t expired and is ...

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